1843-C $2 1/2 Large Date, Plain 4 MS60 NGC. Variety 1. The
Large Date 1843-C quarter eagle is distinguished not only by the
date size but also the presence of the Plain 4 in the date, whereas
the much-rarer Small Date has a Crosslet 4. Researchers estimate
that about 88% of the total mintage of the 1843-C quarter eagles
were the Large Dates, but they are scarce in Uncirculated grade.
This pleasing example shows strong detailing on the obverse,
unusual for the variety. A shallow scrape appears on the cheek of
Liberty, and on the reverse there is a diagonal abrasion in the
field below AT in STATES. The yellow-gold centers are surrounded by
deep reddish patina at the margins. Census: 2 in 60, 16 finer
(9/12).(Registry
values: P2) (NGC ID# 25GN, PCGS# 7728)